Safety
Pacemakers
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| The Health Industry | |
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| Manufacturers Association | |
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| recommends that a minimum | |
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| separation of six (6) inches be | |
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| maintained between a handheld | |
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| wireless phone and a pacemaker | |
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| to avoid potential interference | |
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| with the pacemaker. These | |
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| recommendations are consistent | |
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| with the independent research | |
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| by and recommendations of | |
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| Wireless Technology Research. | |
S | Persons with pacemakers: | ||
a f ety | ● | Should ALWAYS keep the | |
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| ● | phone more than six (6) |
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| inches from their pacemaker |
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| when the phone is turned ON; |
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| ● | Should not carry the phone in |
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| a breast pocket; |
Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for
102interference;
●Should turn the phone OFF immediately if there is any reason to suspect that interference is taking place.
Hearing Aids
Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may want to consult your service provider (or call the customer service line to discuss alternatives).
Other Medical Devices
If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.
